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Inland Empire Academic Libraries Cooperative (IEALC)

What is the IEALC?

The Inland Empire Academic Libraries Cooperative (IEALC) is a cooperative agreement between academic libraries. A library cooperative agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more libraries to collaborate and share resources, services, or expertise to achieve mutual benefits.

The IEALC consists of college and university libraries located within Riverside, San Bernardino, and eastern Los Angeles counties.

Student Benefits

This service provides extra support to students who may need access to additional materials or study spaces. It allows currently enrolled students to borrow materials from other participating libraries.

Joining as a WesternU Student

1
Apply for an IEALC card with us
2
Find a participating library
3
Visit the library with your IEALC card and WesternU ID

About your membership

You will need to reapply every academic year. Please check with member universities regarding their borrowing policies.

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Visiting IEALC Students

Present a current University ID card along with a valid IEALC card.

For more information, contact circ@westernu.edu.